Card by Vismaya (091611) The BBC has an article on Durga and Navaratri http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/holydays/navaratri.shtml and Diwali http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/hinduism/diwali.shtml The Smithsonian has an exhibit on Devi http://www.asia.si.edu/devi/

Lord Ganesh, the Indian Conception: Very well done sculpture of Lord Ganesh. Would not be used in a temple for worship but in homes, perhaps. This representation respects the Divinity associated with Lord Ganesh.